New measures have been introduced by Hambleton Council to crackdown on bad practices, stamp out overcrowding and improve standards for people living in rented accommodation. A range of measures, which have been introduced to tackle rogue landlords and drive up safety and general standards, are being looked at by district council
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Plastic off the menu at DoubleTree By Hilton York
A York hotel is carrying out a wide-ranging review of its use of plastic in a bid to significantly reduce its reliance of the environmentally harmful product. The audit is being undertaken by members of the DoubleTree By Hilton York’s recently formed Care Committee, who will closely look at each department
Guiding Light trawler champions new green fishing practices
The Guiding Light trawler became the latest symbol of marine industry optimism, as she set sail from the Parkol Marine Engineering shipyard in Whitby. And one of the factors in her success is a commitment to new, greener fishing methods. The pair trawler, ordered by Guiding Light Limited and parent company, Hull-based
Long servers rewarded at Wakefield company
Group Rhodes, the Wakefield-based engineering company, is celebrating the dedication of a number of its staff, after introducing a 10 year long service award. Twenty four employees were presented with a certificate and gift for achieving 10 years+ long service, with one employee, Gwyn Jones receiving a reward for achieving a
Two Leeds shopping centres “go green” for World Environment Day
Two of the biggest retail and leisure destinations in Leeds are "going green"’ to show their support for today's World Environment Day. Landsec-owned Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre are getting behind the international campaign which aims to encourage worldwide awareness and action for environmental protection. Both Trinity Leeds and White Rose
Carter Jonas advises on sale Of 1.5mw Yorkshire wind farm
A subsidiary of Broadview Energy’s Eolian Three fund has successfully completed the acquisition of the Limes Wind Farm in Yorkshire from a private landowner advised by Carter Jonas. Located in Hull, the project consists of two Enercon wind turbines, with a total installed capacity of 1,500Kw. It was granted planning permission
“Beast from the East” aftermath fuels new jobs for Yorkshire manufacturer
A North Yorkshire manufacturer is feeling the benefit of last winter’s extreme weather conditions with a boost in orders for its winter maintenance and road repair vehicles that has led to the creation of 20 new jobs. Econ Engineering, which is the UK’s largest gritter and hot box manufacturer, producing 80
MBA Engineering drives growth with two new appointments
Wetherby-based supplier of laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment, MBA Engineering, has appointed two new team members to assist in driving the business forward as it looks to increase turnover by 100 per cent over the next 12 months. Shane Hudson has joined the team with more than 12 years’ experience
Tower Growth Management engineers the perfect deal with Ardor Engineering Ltd
Tower Growth Management LLP (TGM) has announced the acquisition of Huddersfield-based Ardor Engineering Ltd. As a specialist in high-quality, precision-machined components, Ardor works with a variety of clients in the nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and defence industries. Expert business growth consultants, TGM, manage a portfolio of companies acquired by
Hallamshire Engineering Services wins major quarry equipment project
Wakefield-based Hallamshire Engineering Services, a manufacturer of materials handling equipment, has won a major new contract with Roltech Mechanical Ltd in Newcastle-under-Lyme, to supply pulleys for conveyors on a new ballast washing system for a major UK quarrying company. Roltech Mechanical, which operates in the design, installation and manufacture of turnkey